Need a last-minute dessert for guests or your Facebook audience? This 5-Minute Fudge is rich, smooth, and made with just a few pantry staples. No candy thermometer. No complicated steps. Just melt, mix, chill, and slice!
🕒 Time & Yield
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
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Chill Time: 1–2 hours
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Total Time: About 1 hour 10 minutes
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Servings: 16 small squares
🧰 Equipment
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Microwave-safe bowl (or saucepan)
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Spatula
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8×8-inch square pan
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Parchment paper
🥄 Ingredients (3-Ingredient Base)
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Melt
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk.
Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
Step 2: Flavor
Stir in vanilla extract.
Step 3: Set
Pour mixture into a parchment-lined pan. Spread evenly.
Step 4: Chill
Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm. Slice into squares and enjoy!
🧮 Approximate Nutrition (Per Square)
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Calories: 180
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Fat: 9g
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Carbs: 24g
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Sugar: 22g
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Protein: 2g
💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Fudge
✔ Don’t overheat the chocolate — stir gently.
✔ Line the pan for easy removal.
✔ Let it fully chill before cutting for clean slices.
✔ Use a warm knife (wipe between cuts) for smooth edges.
🍓 Easy Flavor Variations
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Nutty Fudge: Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
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Peanut Butter Swirl: Swirl in ¼ cup melted peanut butter before chilling.
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Cookies & Cream: Mix in crushed sandwich cookies.
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Salted Caramel: Drizzle caramel and sprinkle sea salt on top.